Baird Searles reads "The star", a short story by Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008), for WBAI's Mind's Eye Theatre. This controversial "Christmas" story tells of a space-going Jesuit and a discovery that shatters his faith. Clarke is recognized as a master of science fiction whose works include Childhood's End, The City and the Stars, and many works of non-fiction. This story is used by kind permission of Clarke's agent, Scott Meredith. Recording mastered by David Rapkin. This recording was formerly cataloged as BB3818.08.

1967-12-17; 1967-12-19; 1968-12-25; 1968-12-26

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